Blind tasting is the sport of wine tasting! It rewards knowledge and is a great way to learn (known as deductive tasting). We taste three wines blind at-a-time! We tell you what wines we are tasting, but we don’t tell you which glass they’re in! To take the live class up a notch; we ask timely trivia questions and engage other competitive elements…. This class helps develop tasting skills and wine knowledge! PALATE BUILDING is action packed, fun, and delicious!!! Build your palate, reinforce and expand what you know, or learn it for the first time! All experience levels welcome.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE IN THIS 2 HOUR SESSION

Aroma Training - learn how to smell wine!

Tasting Vocabulary - taste with conviction!

Old World Detection - stone, earth, etched acidity, learn the "fingerprints!"

New World Characteristics - fruit forward, use of wood, acid, underripe!

Learn How To Detect - alcohol, oak, fruit/varietal, place, vintage, variation!

Demystify the wine tasting experience and build your palate!

Includes Papille Gustative Mezze Platter

Farmers market fresh veggies, house made hummus, Jyaan Isaac bread and house made butter

Tip is not included but is requested at the event to help cover the wines and the LearnAboutWine team.

Our Policy

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wines do not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the event does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach potential. Fewer bottles will equal larger pours, so you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is understandable and appreciated, but does not qualify for a refund. If you are not well, you may ask for the food to be made available for togo or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason.

ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN

Ian graduated from California Polytechnic University in Hospitality Management in 1991 (Distinguished Alumni 2008) and is a life-long crusader for wine and improving the wine lifestyle. In 1995, Ian pioneered the internet's first website dedicated to wine education and in 2020, he re-launches learnaboutwine.com to allow nationwide access to his passionate wine classes, tasting events, and virtual tastings via Zoom. Ian’s career has shifted from floor service to distributor representative, to state manager for an international wine portfolio, to the author, to internet wine pioneer and now Ian is a leader in Zoom-based wine classes and events. In 2009, Ian launched his own wine brand with Clay Mauritson dedicated to the world's best Zinfandel; Beekeeper Cellars continues to amass top scores (95-97 points) critical acclaim, and professional praise. Ian has dedicated his life to fine wine and holds a number of credentials from the Society of Wine Educators, and continues his study with the Masters of Wine in London. Ian’s first book was published in 2002 and he expects to publish a new book in 2021.

Since 2001, Ian has served as an official Educational Ambassador for the Regions of Champagne, France, and The Napa Valley. Celebrating 25+ years in Wine Education, this new age of online education played right into Ian’s creative hands - contact info@learnaboutwine.com to hire Ian for your corporate event or private function. Also visit any of Ian’s websites at:

| merchantofwine.com | learnaboutwine.com | beekeepercellars.com |

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Our Policy

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles equals larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.

NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE

*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.

No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.

Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.

*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.

*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.

*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.

Email us - tlc@learnaboutwine.com

PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.

Email us: tlc@learnaboutwine.com

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